Corsica: Ajaccio to Calvi

Corsica island has been part of France for over 200 years, a mountain literally in the Mediterranean Sea, from its jagged coastline and sandy beaches to the serrated rocky summits that soar into and above the clouds, and everything in between, the landscapes are as sumptuous as they are contrasting. As for an active holiday destination, Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean appears as one of the best destinations!

During this Corsica cycling trip, our itinerary will take you from Ajaccio, capital city of the island, to Calvi up north along the incredibly beautiful western coast of Corsica where you will discover some of the must-see sites such as the Calanches of Piana, gulf of Porto, Scandola nature reserve, Cargèse… all part of the Corsican Nature park! If you enjoy challenging yourself, cycling through incredible scenery on a top-notch bike and discover the insular Corsican culture and history, you will definitely be in for a treat!

A ride in the Corsican lifestyle, on the best cycling itinerary of Corsica!!

Highlights

• Cycling on scenic coastal road, along the jagged red cliffs of the western coast
• Ajaccio, the charming main city of Corsica
• Cargèse, a beautiful village famous for its two churches
• The Calanches of Piana: the most spectacular road and its incredible geological formation
• Porto, its wonderful gulf of Porto and its quaint seaside village
• Galéria, its bay and beautiful sandy beaches
• Calvi, its citadel, cultural heritage and Corsican "art-of-living"